Gm performance 305 block
Does anyone know why the GM performance 305 block (10243878) has 10mm bell housing and motor mount threads instead of the standard 3/8 16? Is there anything else dimensionally odd about the block? With priority main oiling and .260" thick cylinder walls, it sure seems like an improvement over your "fathers 305" block... Thanks, Patrick.
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I am not sure as to why they would do that, unless it's just there weird way of introducing something metric to the block or maybe it was just a freak thing they did without realizing it. those things have happened,lol but if your looking for a great 305 replacement thats all standard threads check out the this. Dart#301-31151411 it's a beefy 305..
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I don't think the Dart 305 block is on the approved list. I would get a clarification before you invest.
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The 305's came out when GM was going to change everything to the Metric system....but never really did.
The stock 305 bore is an odd number and I believe it may have been a metric dimension.... Most other GM engines were based on std. fractional sizes.... Only other odd one I can think of is a 396 bore.....4.093 ? Metric 200 transmissions were used with the 305's..... In the mid to late 1970's GM started using metric body bolts in some cars.....It was a pain to have to buy metric tools back then when everything else was std.... |
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Thanks for the feedback guys. They do list the dart block as an approved replacement. Why they didn't go with the SHP platform instead of the Little M I'm not sure; but it seems overkill for a 400 HP engine. I suppose if you're building a super stock engine that's a good thing. It's also about 70 LBS heaver than a stock block. I've been down the salvage yard block path only to be the proud owner of two cracked blocks. I thought maybe this block might be a little better than what came in the production vehicles. I guess the only way to find out is to buy one and try. :)
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All the approved replacement blocks for SBC by part number are for either 4" or 4.125" bore. I do not see one for 3.736" bore.
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